Performance Marketing Agency in Bangalore
5.0★ Google rating (13 reviews) | Founded 2023 in Bengaluru | Month-to-month contracts | Published pricing
Reviewed by Shridhar G, Founder & CEO, Digikartz · Updated September 28, 2026
Quick answer: Digikartz is a performance marketing agency in Bangalore that plans, launches, and manages Google Ads, Meta Ads, and LinkedIn Ads for local businesses and startups, with every campaign tied to a tracked outcome -- a lead, a booked call, or a sale. Management fees start at Rs 15,000/month, ad spend is paid directly to the platforms, you keep full account access, and there is no lock-in contract.
Are you spending on ads without being sure what they return? We audit, rebuild, and manage campaigns so you can see exactly which channels, campaigns, and creatives produce leads -- and which are burning budget.
What Is Performance Marketing?
Performance marketing is a data-driven approach where every rupee you spend is tracked and tied to a measurable outcome -- a click, a lead, a sale, or a subscription. Unlike brand marketing, which builds awareness over months, performance marketing shows results in your dashboard from the first days of a campaign. It includes Google Ads, Meta Ads (Facebook and Instagram), LinkedIn Ads, programmatic display advertising, and conversion rate optimisation (CRO). The key differentiator is accountability: you know which campaigns, ad sets, and creatives are generating revenue.
Our Performance Marketing Services
Google Ads Management
Search, Shopping, Performance Max, and YouTube campaigns managed by Google Ads-certified specialists. We begin with an audit of your current account -- identifying wasted spend from broad-match keywords, missing negative keyword lists, poor Quality Scores, and underperforming ads -- then restructure it before scaling spend. See our dedicated Google Ads agency in Bangalore page for Google-only packages.
Meta Ads (Facebook and Instagram)
Full-funnel Meta campaigns -- prospecting, retargeting, and retention -- with creative testing built in from day one. We manage campaign structure, audience strategy (interest, lookalike, custom), and creative rotation (static image, carousel, Reel, video), with weekly performance reviews. More detail on our Meta Ads agency page; organic content is covered by our social media marketing team.
Programmatic Advertising
Reach your audience across news sites, apps, and OTT inventory using real-time bidding, first-party audience data, and brand-safe placements. Programmatic is most useful for retargeting visitors who left your site and for contextual targeting around competitor research. We plan programmatic through DSPs such as DV360 when budgets justify it (typically Rs 2L+/month).
Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO)
More traffic means nothing without conversions. Our CRO work focuses on landing page design, form optimisation, headline and CTA A/B testing, and funnel drop-off analysis using heatmaps and session recordings. Even a small lift in conversion rate lowers your cost per lead without increasing ad spend. We run structured 4-week CRO sprints with a minimum of 3 A/B tests per sprint.
LinkedIn Ads for B2B
LinkedIn Ads offer the most precise B2B targeting available in India -- by job title, seniority, company size, and industry. They cost more per lead than Meta but usually deliver more qualified decision-maker leads. We manage LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms, Sponsored Content, and Message Ads for B2B clients in IT services, SaaS, consulting, and manufacturing.
Email and Retention
Paid traffic gets cheaper when you can re-engage the leads you already paid for. Our email marketing services set up nurture and reactivation sequences so ad-generated leads don't go cold.
AI-Driven Bid Optimisation
We feed Google's Smart Bidding and Meta's delivery system with first-party conversion data (calls, WhatsApp clicks, qualified form submissions) so machine-learning bidding optimises for genuinely qualified leads, not just cheap clicks.
Our Performance Marketing Process
Week 1-2: Audit and strategy. We audit your existing ad accounts (or research competitors if you're starting fresh), identify the biggest waste and opportunity, and build a 90-day performance plan with channel allocation, budget recommendations, and KPI targets. Deliverable: audit report and 90-day plan.
Week 3-4: Build and launch. Campaign structure setup, audience building, creative brief and production, landing page recommendations, conversion tracking setup (GA4 + platform pixels + Conversions API where relevant), and campaign launch. Deliverable: live campaigns with verified tracking.
Month 2: Optimise. Bid management, weekly A/B test reviews, audience expansion and pruning, creative refresh, and negative keyword management. This is where most cost-per-lead improvement happens. Deliverable: weekly updates and a live dashboard.
Month 3+: Scale. Once we've found winning combinations (audience + creative + offer), we scale spend on what works and cut what doesn't. Deliverable: monthly strategy call and a 30-day roadmap.
What's Included in Every Package
- Full admin access to your ad accounts -- you own them
- GA4 and platform conversion tracking setup and testing
- Campaign build, ad copy, and creative briefs
- Negative keyword and audience exclusion management
- Landing page recommendations and CRO testing (Growth and Scale)
- Live performance dashboard showing spend, leads, and cost per lead
- Monthly strategy call and written report
- Month-to-month terms with no lock-in
Which Paid Channel Fits Your Business?
| Channel | Best for | Buyer intent | Typical role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Search | Services people actively search for | High -- they're looking now | Capture ready-to-buy demand |
| Meta (Facebook & Instagram) | B2C, local, D2C, events | Low to medium -- you create interest | Generate demand and retarget |
| B2B, IT services, SaaS, recruitment | Medium -- targeted by job role | Reach decision-makers | |
| Programmatic | Larger budgets, retargeting, awareness | Varies | Extend reach and remarketing |
Typical Performance Marketing Benchmarks in Bangalore
Before hiring any performance marketing agency, understand what realistic results look like in your industry. Typical industry ranges in Bangalore (indicative, not guaranteed):
| Industry | Typical channel | Indicative CPL range |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & clinics | Google Search | Rs 300-900 |
| Real estate | Google Search | Rs 800-2,500 |
| Education & coaching | Google Search / Meta | Rs 200-600 |
| IT services & B2B | Google Search | Rs 500-1,500 |
| IT services & B2B | LinkedIn Ads | Rs 1,500-5,000 |
| Local services | Google Search | Rs 200-700 |
| E-commerce | Meta + Google Shopping | Judged on ROAS (commonly 3-5x targets) |
Why Choose Digikartz as Your Performance Marketing Partner?
- Google Ads-certified specialists based in Bengaluru, with campaigns reviewed by our founder, Shridhar G.
- Transparent reporting: full access to the ad accounts -- no black boxes -- and a live dashboard showing spend, leads, and cost per lead.
- No lock-in contracts: monthly agreements from day one. We earn your business every month.
- Named point of contact: one point of contact who knows your campaigns, your industry, and your goals.
- Published pricing and a 5.0★ Google rating (13 reviews).
- Minimum ad spend managed: Rs 30,000/month. We don't take on campaigns where budgets are too low to generate statistically meaningful data.
Performance Marketing Packages
Management fees are separate from ad spend, which goes directly to Google, Meta, or LinkedIn. All packages are month-to-month with no lock-in contract.
| Package | Management Fee | Recommended Min. Ad Spend | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Rs 15,000-25,000/month | Rs 30,000/month | Single-channel Google Ads or Meta Ads, one location |
| Growth | Rs 25,000-40,000/month | Rs 50,000-1,00,000/month | Two to three channels (Google + Meta, or + LinkedIn), CRO included |
| Scale | Rs 40,000-60,000/month | Rs 1,00,000+/month | Multi-channel programmatic + LinkedIn B2B + AI bid optimisation |
Every package includes full ad account access, GA4 and platform conversion tracking setup, a live performance dashboard, and monthly strategy calls. For bundled SEO, social, and website plans, see our pricing page →
Industries We Serve in Bangalore
We work with e-commerce and D2C brands, SaaS and IT services companies, real estate developers, healthcare providers and clinics, EdTech and coaching institutes, manufacturers and industrial suppliers (including around Peenya), and local service businesses such as salons, coaching centres, and restaurants across Bangalore. Each sector has its own seasonality and lead-quality patterns -- school admissions, property launches, festive-season retail -- and we plan budgets around them rather than spending evenly all year.
Real Results: More Leads From the Same Budget for a Bangalore B2B Company
Fifo Networks, a Bangalore B2B IT services company, was spending Rs 80,000/month on Google Ads without enough leads to scale. Our team restructured the account, cut wasted spend on broad-match keywords, built dedicated landing pages, and fixed conversion tracking. On the same Rs 80,000/month Google Ads budget, leads grew from 18-22 to 38-45 a month within about 90 days, and cost per lead fell substantially. Read the full case study →
More client stories are on our case studies page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Performance Marketing in Bangalore
What does a performance marketing agency in Bangalore actually do?
A performance marketing agency plans, builds, and manages paid channels -- Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and programmatic -- with every rupee tracked against a measurable outcome like a lead or sale. In Bangalore specifically, this also means understanding local competition density, seasonal demand shifts, and neighbourhood-level targeting for businesses that serve a specific catchment area within the city.
How much does performance marketing cost in Bangalore?
Performance marketing has two cost components: agency management fees and ad spend. Management fees at Digikartz range from Rs 15,000-60,000/month depending on the number of platforms and campaign complexity. Ad spend goes directly to Google, Meta, or LinkedIn -- we recommend a minimum of Rs 30,000/month to generate enough data for proper optimisation. Total investment for most Bangalore SMEs: Rs 50,000-1,50,000/month (management + ad spend combined). See our pricing page for bundled plans.
How long does it take to see results from performance marketing?
Google Search campaigns generate clicks on day 1 and often leads within the first week. Meaningful optimisation data takes 2-4 weeks to accumulate, and full campaign optimisation -- where you are confident in what works and what doesn't -- usually takes 60-90 days. Meta Ads campaigns need time for the algorithm to exit the learning phase before performance stabilises. We set 30/60/90-day targets in the initial strategy so you know what to expect at each milestone.
What is the difference between performance marketing and brand marketing?
Performance marketing focuses on measurable, short-to-medium-term outcomes: clicks, leads, sales, and ROAS. Brand marketing builds long-term awareness and trust -- the effects are real but harder to attribute to a specific spend. Most Bangalore SMEs start performance-heavy and shift more budget into brand-building channels such as SEO and content as those mature.
Should I run Google Ads or Meta Ads for my Bangalore business?
It depends on buyer intent. If customers actively search for your service ("plumber in Bangalore", "CA firm near me"), Google Search Ads capture that intent at the moment it exists. If you need to create demand for something people aren't searching for yet (a new app, a lifestyle product, an event), Meta Ads are usually better for top-of-funnel interest. Most clients benefit from running both with different budget allocations.
How do I choose a performance marketing company in Bangalore?
Ask for full ad account access (not just reports), a clean campaign structure with maintained negative keyword lists, working GA4 conversion tracking, real case studies you can check, and month-to-month terms. Platform certifications are a useful signal but not a substitute for checking these fundamentals directly in the account.
How do I know if my current ads agency is doing a good job?
Ask for full access to your ad accounts and check: (1) Is the account structure clean, or a sprawl of overlapping campaigns? (2) Are negative keyword lists maintained? (3) Is conversion tracking firing correctly in GA4? (4) Is cost per lead trending down over 3 months? (5) Is the agency proactively sharing insights or just sending reports? If any answer is no, get a second opinion. Digikartz offers free account audits with no obligation.
What is the minimum budget for performance marketing in Bangalore?
Digikartz recommends a minimum of Rs 30,000/month in ad spend, separate from the agency management fee, so the algorithm and reporting have enough data volume to optimise meaningfully. Below this threshold, campaigns often lack the statistical significance needed to draw reliable conclusions.
Can one agency manage Google, Meta, and LinkedIn Ads together?
Yes -- most Bangalore SMEs run Google Ads and Meta Ads together, adding LinkedIn Ads for B2B lead generation and programmatic once budgets grow. A single agency managing all channels makes cross-channel attribution and budget shifts easier than splitting channels across multiple vendors.
Do performance marketing agencies in Bangalore offer month-to-month contracts?
Digikartz does not require lock-in contracts on any package. This is worth confirming with any agency you evaluate, since annual contracts with early-termination penalties are common in this market.